Transportation Director

transportation function. This role is responsible for all transportation logistics and the associated spend within the US, as well as global import/inbound, domestic and LATAM outbound, reverse supply chain operations, and the technology supporting supply chain transformation. This includes managing the JDA Warehousing System operations and associated staff across the USA and Canada. This role is the subject-matter expert in this area and makes recommendations to senior leadership according to best practices in Transportation Operations (both inbound and outbound).

This role will be based in our 1.5 million square foot distribution facility in Bartlett, TN, with responsibility for leading the transportation function across our TN, VA, and CA warehouses. This position will be expected to travel up to 30% of the time and will be on-site in Bartlett 5 days a week when not traveling. Experience with complex transportation and logistics environments is essential to this role's success, especially in a consumer space with large volumes of products reaching retail environments, without limitations such as refrigeration requirements or for products that are too large to palletize.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Transportation Logistics

• Lead logistics planning and execution of inbound and outbound transportation ensuring objectives and service levels are met

• Manage Third Partly transportation management services, contract, budget, and performance

• Provide direction to both internal team and vendors to enforce customer compliance

• Drive favorable results for both inbound and outbound logistics for multi-state distribution network

• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and service-level expectations for various transportation modes

• Lead budget/financial analysis with visibility to transportation spend

• Drive operational efficiency projects that deliver improvement in customer satisfactions

• Drive operational efficiency projects that deliver improvement in inbound and outbound metrics and freight savings

• Transform the short-term and long-term reverse logistics network strategy, including Distribution Center (DC) returns, process, technology, and transportation carriers

• Use data and data analysis to drive results across the US Reverse network

• Continuously assess large retailer returns to lead world class Reverse Logistics operations optimization

Provider and Vendor Management

• Conduct Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and Monthly Business Review (MBR) with all 3rd Party providers to ensure consistent service levels are being met and business needs are addressed

• Manage vendor relationships and pricing agreements for both inbound and outbound transportation services

• Drive continuous savings approach by working together with Procurement developing bidding processes to evaluate market conditions and drive savings by implementing new operating model and/or new vendors

• Ensure service commitments are being upheld and address deficiencies accordingly by managing a continuous operational process, tracking, and management

• Develop inbound and outbound business models with a Continuous Improvement approach to guarantee Brother leading edge processes and tools in regard to transportation operations

• Continuously monitor outbound Parcel/LTL/FTL Freight Cost and Performance to drive new operating models that drive savings and service improvements

• Work together with Planning to develop initiatives to optimize the DC 2 DC moves and the cost associated

Supply Chain Technology Advancements and Initiatives

• Strategize, define, and implement large scale initiatives, such as Warehouse Management System (WMS) platform upgrades and configurations

• Define Warehouse Management System (WMS) requirements for scope of responsibility including warehouse, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and supply chain functionality

• Lead discussions with system integrators and software providers for project updates and needed changes to the Scope of Work

• Implement and monitor all JDA/WMS functionality through designated team

• Guarantee WMS performance across all warehouses in US so impact on Sales nor Service is created

ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

• 10+ years of experience managing a large-scale bulk distribution center and transportation network and negotiating contracts with vendors

• 5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, directing 15+ employees, and managing budgets in excess of $15 million dollars

• SAP Order Management experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact at all levels

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations regarding interstate distribution and Customer Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CT PAT) guidelines

ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE

This role will be an on-site role. #On-Site

• The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 per year.

• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.

• This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives.

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2024/guidebook/

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match

• Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development

• Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance

• Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

Learn more about our benefits: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Learn more about life at Brother: https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit [2]https://www.brother.com.

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.